Tom Schweich was a passionate and tireless public servant. Even though his position as auditor was not greatly impacted by the issue of life, Tom was committed to protecting the sanctity of innocent human life. He was an extremely intelligent person, and it was very obvious to all those who met him that he was concerned about the welfare of all Missourians. We extend our deepest sympathy and prayers to the family of State Auditor Tom Schweich.

SB 259 - Sponsor: Wayne Wallingford - Designates the priority for the state with respect to any funding for family planning services - February 24, 2015 - Public Hearing Held in Senate Seniors, Families and Children Committee

SB 302 - Sponsor: Jeanie Riddle - Requires referrals for out of state abortions to be accompanied by specified printed materials - February 24, 2015 - Public Hearing Held in Senate Seniors, Families and Children CommitteeTestimony in Support of SB 302: http://missourilife.org/legislation/2015/sb302.html

Click here for the full update with information on other bills we're keeping an eye on.

Man accused of killing 4, including unborn child, in Ozark mobile home

Multiple charges of murder have come in the deaths discovered Friday in an Ozark mobile home, with one of those charges stemming from the death of an unborn child...read more.

When an unborn child is killed by another human being, the State of Missouri may prosecute the death as a criminal homicide if the death occurs otherwise than by abortion. In 1986, the General Assembly passed a law that included two sentences that are the foundation of protecting unborn life in law: "(1) The life of each human being begins at conception"; and "(2) Unborn children have protectable interests in life, health, and well-being." Mo. Rev. Stat. section 1.205.1. This law acknowledges basic biological reality: upon conception a new human comes into being who has his or her own life and unique genetic identity.

The appellate courts of Missouri have ruled more than once that the law means what it says, and the criminal deaths of unborn babies may be prosecuted. Unfortunately, the law cannot be enforced in cases involving abortions, because the United States Supreme Court has ruled since Roe v. Wade in 1973 that the U. S. Constitution forbids any "undue burden" from being placed in the way of aborting infants to death. The U. S. Constitution trumps any state laws that conflict with it.

"Further descriptions of how far the U. S. Supreme Court has carried its abortion dictates, but also what areas are still allowed for state legislation that can save the lives of unborn babies, may be found in MRL's legal summary of abortion law, http://missourilife.org/legislation/currentlaw.html.

Protect the Girls

Scientifically credible studies have identified strong indicators of a link between abortion and breast cancer. See video below.

PROTECT THE GIRLS

Pro-Life Doctor Succeeds in Reversing Abortion Pill

Advancements in science and medical technology have proven to be great gifts to the pro-life movement time and time again...read more.

Dismemberment abortions and the case of the amazing vanishing baby

The National Abortion Federation is afraid to show what a later abortion looks like, even to their own side....read more.

Here in Missouri a bill to ban dismemberment abortions has been introduced in the House of Representatives.

7 shocking quotes by Planned Parenthood founder Margaret Sanger

As the founder of America's largest abortion chain, Margaret Sanger's ideology for Planned Parenthood was cemented in eugenics, the belief and practice that aims to eliminate certain groups of people...read more.

Pro-Life Around the State

March 2015 -- Statewide -- The Spring 40 Days for Life is currently underway until March 29th. Click here for locations for 40 Days for Life campaigns in or near Missouri